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June 21, 2010
CWF Recognizes Outstanding Schools
The Canadian Wildlife Federation has recognized several schools across Canada for their outstanding initiatives to conserve wildlife and habitat.

June 11, 2010
CWF Launches Sailing Summer Institute in Tadoussac
The Canadian Wildlife Federation Learning Institute is setting sail on an extraordinary aquatic adventure Aug. 8 -15 in Tadoussac, Quebec.

June 08, 2010
CWF Goes the Distance for Wildlife
After logging more than 8,000 kilometres in its first annual Walk for Wildlife campaign, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is encouraging Canadians to continue to go the distance for wildlife with a bike or hike for biodiversity.

June 01, 2010
Government of Nunavut and CWF Officially Partner for WILD Education
IQALUIT, Nunavut – The Nunavut Department of Environment will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian Wildlife Federation to become an official partner in its WILD Education program.

April 29, 2010
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is conducting professional development workshops for teachers in Calgary April 30 and May 1 featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Richard Mrazek, Founding Fellow of the CWF Learning Institute. Read more. 

April 19, 2010
Toronto, The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), in partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation and the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation, is expanding its highly successful Cultural Access Pass program to include outdoor experiences and wildlife education for new citizens. > Read More

March 23, 2010
CWF and Chalk Art Festival Celebrate Biodiversity
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is hosting a community forum in Grande Prairie to encourage informal discussion about challenges and opportunities related to the economy, ecology and sustainable communities in Alberta and Canada.

March 22, 2010
CWF and Redtail Vineyard Light the Way during Earth Hour
It’s a great pairing. The Canadian Wildlife Federation and Redtail Vineyard will celebrate Earth Hour on March 27 with a fundraiser for climate change education. The event runs from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, with the lights-on portion—courtesy of our solar system—taking place from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

March 18, 2010
CWF Hosts Community Forum in Grande Prairie
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is hosting a community forum in Grande Prairie to encourage informal discussion about challenges and opportunities related to the economy, ecology and sustainable communities in Alberta and Canada.

March 15, 2009
CWF helps create One Ocean Pledge actions »
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is a partner in the new and interactive One Ocean Pledge program encouraging the public to think resourcefully, reduce consumption and waste, get involved and protect aquatic ecosystems.

May 8, 2009
Canadian Wildlife Federation proudly supports the upcoming 5th World Environmental Education Congress »
Thousands of educators from across Canada and the world will have an opportunity to discuss the prevention and resolution of environmental issues at the 5WEEC World Environmental Education Congress. The event will take place in Montreal, Quebec from May 10 to 14, 2009. 
 

July 3, 2009
CWF Launches New Summer Institute in Nova Scotia »
The Canadian Wildlife Federation Learning Institute is launching a new wildlife and biodiversity course through Acadia University July 4-11 featuring field trips to key conservation areas led by prominent science and education experts. 
 

February 10, 2010
CWF Olympic Art Installation Focuses on Water Conservation »
The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s new and innovative art installation about water conservation will be included in the 2010 Cultural Olympiad and installed at Whistler Canada Olympic House for the duration of the 2010 Olympics and Para-Olympics.